Say YES to the Mess – Lessons in Failing Fast
8 lessons learned from failing fast on innovative projects.
Posts Tagged: communication
Your Peg Channel is Dead (Sort of)
During the past 20 years, or so, as video technology has leapfrogged itself to the point where you can shoot a feature film on your phone, many local agencies began hiring communication specialists and video producers to come up with new and creative ways to get their message out. But, in many cases, the priorities… Read more »
4 Questions for Clear and Compassionate Communication
We all want to be heard and understood, especially in a difficult conversation. Ask yourself these four questions beforehand to help your message come across clearly and compassionately to the listener.
Please Keep Your Arms and Legs Inside Your Comfort Zone at all Times
Failure can teach you more about success than unlimited success ever could.
Leadership Not Ladders
You can be a leader no matter your job title. Leadership is influence. And influence has everything to do with the way you treat others. When people perceive us as competent and caring to others, they’re more likely to accept us as a leader.
The Accidental Govie
Like many of us, I fell into local government communications by accident. Here’s how this serendipity happened.
Of Old Horses and New Tech
Today, government communications jobs are so much more than just writing press releases and talking to reporters.
Part 2: Are you a Know It All and Don’t Know It?
The “mom” rule – a simple rule to use to get the feedback you need. Make sure you aren’t the know it all in your next meeting.
7 Simple Acts of Kindness for a Better Workplace
We know a workplace culture of kindness has the power to make our daily grind more meaningful and effective. But how do we get there? Here are some simple, practical ways we can show kindness to our colleagues and begin this ripple effect we all want to see at work.
Are You A Know it All and Don’t Know It?
Can’t stand know it all’s? Me either. Read these tips to make sure you aren’t “that guy/gal” in one of your next meetings.